Dolittle Cottages

–Excellent location – show map
+40 photos
Scored 9.4
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.7
  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Dolittle Cottages in Swellendam offers a holiday home with a garden, year-round outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, an outdoor fireplace, and an outdoor seating area. Comfortable Amenities: The property features family rooms, a barbecue area, and free on-site private parking. Each unit includes air-conditioning, a patio, private bathroom, kitchen, and garden, pool, or mountain views. Additional amenities include a dining area, sofa bed, and TV. Local Attractions: Located 1.1 mi from Drostdy Museum and 1.3 mi from Swellendam Golf Course, the cottages are also near Marloth Nature Reserve (15 mi) and Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve (27 mi). Cycling activities are available nearby. Highly rated for its location, host, and room cleanliness.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Tim
South Africa South Africa
“Neat and tidy. Had everything required for self catering including wood. The donkeys were great.”
Mohammad
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Warm and pleasant welcoming Lovely 2 adjacent 2 bedroom villas, comfy beds with good appliances in kitchen.”
Cristiano
Brazil Brazil
“Nice and quiet place, we loved the animals in the morning!”
Ben
South Africa South Africa
“Friendly staff, very clean, plenty of firewood, close proximity to event at Swellendam Showgrounds. The donkeys were awesome.”
Kim
United States United States
“Safe location. Well stocked with everything you need. My girls loved seeing the donkeys and sheep on property.”
Grant
South Africa South Africa
“Very peaceful setting, well equipped unit and the animals are great for kids.”
Steve
Canada Canada
“We were just driving through and needed a place to stay. The hostess was lovely and accommodating. The unit is fully equipped nice kitchen, braai and the rooms are comfy with a backup generator. As a bonus (if you like animals) there were...”
Nina
South Africa South Africa
“Cottage is very well equipped. A peaceful setting. The donkeys are a treat!”
Marc
South Africa South Africa
“It felt like we were on a farm with the cutest donkeys walking around that were so friendly and that made my daughters day. the units were so nice and comfortable. the overall feel was amazing and i would definately be back to stay there again....”
Isabel
Germany Germany
“Chantelle was super friendly and easy to communicate with. The cottage was nice and comfortable, so lovely to have the animals around for the kids, they loved it and a sweet touch to have some carrots there for them to feed them. Great value for...”

Managed by Wildfire Properties

Company review score: 9.7Based on 258 reviews from 3 properties
3 managed properties

Company info

Wildfire Properties offers Self-catering Cottages and Rooms within our lovely little town of Swellendam. We and are all about providing a home away from home experience. Dolittle Cottages offers a farm experience with the convenience of being in town, on the property we have Donkeys, sheep and free roaming chickens who are all rescues from the SPCA. Swellendam Self-catering are 3 lovely townhouses, which our guests say feels like home. Marilyn's Rooms are catered towards business travelers who need a quite rest during their travels.

Property info

2 peaceful Cottages in the suburbs of Swellendam, equipped with a generator so you are never in the dark. For those who love country living & have a love of animals, then you'll love your stay. Our resident donkeys, sheep and chickens will happily greet you on arrival. To top things off when in season our 3 towering pecan nut trees will drop their gifts for you to pick up and enjoy. If Dolittle is booked, please try Doless which is right next door & identical other than colour of decor.

Neighborhood info

Please note that Swellendam is currently under LEVEL 3 municipal water restrictions until we receive good rainfall. During this time, we kindly ask that you use water sparingly throughout your stay. Swellendam lies at the foot of the Langeberg Mountains and has become popular in recent times as a place to retreat and relax for those seeking a lifestyle outside of the city rat race. Steeped in history, as one of the oldest settlements in South Africa, you can expect a neat and welcoming town full of heritage buildings, amazing restaurants, nature adventures and many attractions right on our doorstep.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Dolittle Cottages

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib always available
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestroDebit card Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

A surcharge of R150 per hour applies for arrivals after check-in hours with final check-in being at 7pm. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property

Please inform Dolittle Cottages of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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